Hiker dies from fall in King's Ravine

Hiker fell 1,500 feet while climbing near Mount Adams

New Hampshire Fish and Game say a hiker fell to his death while climbing in King's Ravine Saturday afternoon.

Rescue crews were called to the scene around 1p.m. A group of seven climbers were hiking near Mount Adams.

Investigators said 64-year-old Richard Gabriele slipped on hard packed snow and fell. Fish and Game officers said he fell more than 1,500 feet down a 67% grade. The fall sent him tumbling down more than 950 feet in elevation. He died at the scene.

Investigators said the group had people from Maine and Texas. All were experienced and had the right equipment. Gabriele was the last person in the line and no one actually saw him fall. None of the other hikers were hurt.